On Aug. 6, 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, that instantly killed an estimated 66,000 people in the first use of a nuclear weapon in warfare.
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On Aug.6, 1911, LucilleBall, the American radio, television and film comedic actress, was born. Following her death on April26, 1989, her obituary appeared in The Times. (Go to obit. | Other Birthdays)